Frequently Asked Questions

A: Programmes for each term are emailed out in advanced and after any changes. Copies of these can also be found on the website here.

Q: Who do I let know if I am unable to attend?

A: Trainees must let Dawn.Collins@pat.nhs.uk know in advance if they are unable to attend a session. In the situation where Dawn is on leave email Victoria.Molyneaux@pat.nhs.uk. Further information can be found within the ‘Unable to attend SEP Policy’ in the local policies & procedures under the resources tab.

Q: What is the minimum attendance required at teaching?

A: ST1 & ST2 Trainees are required to achieve a minimum of 75% attendance overall at the SEP. ST3 Trainees are required to achieve a minimum of 80% attendance overall at the SEP. Leave and sickness are taken into account for these figures. Attendance is documented each term on the trainee’s eportfolio under educator notes.

Study Leave:
Health Education England North West has an extensive support page on applying for study leave along with a FAQ’s document here. Please refer to this first, if you have any further queries please contact Matt.Hay@nhs.net.

Q: How many OOH sessions am I expected to do?

A: It should be 36 hrs in ST1/2 and 72 hrs in ST3. You need to do 18 OOH sessions over the 3 years, 6 in GPST2 and 12 in GPST3. If you are in a GP or GP+ post it is advised 1 session a month.

A: Trainees will be notified of the date and place of their ARCP panels. Only some trainees are invited to attend panels in person. Most are carried out without the trainee’s attendance, as the review is based on the evidence within the e-portfolio.

If a trainee is invited to attend an ARCP review, it will be to discuss their future progression and the options that are open to them.

The Health Education England North West will notify the trainee and the Educational Supervisor when the ARCP will be taking place. The ARCP normally takes place 6-8 weeks before the trainee’s scheduled training year end.